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On his style of play:I like to bring a physical presence to a game.I can play either physical or finesse.I like to be responsible in all three zones, and I like to contribute on the scoreboard.

On patterning his game after Edmonton’s Ethan Moreau:He's a great two-way player.He plays hard and he's a good leader for his teammates.

On getting his start in hockey:I didn't get started until I was about 10.It's just something I always wanted to do.I grew up in Detroit and the Red Wings were always a really good team when I was growing up.I always liked the game and wanted to give it a try.So I started around 10 and just picked it up from there.

On starting hockey at a little later than most:I never really thought of it as catching up to anybody.I never knew much about the game as far as developing.I just kept getting better and moving up levels.Eventually I found out I could hopefully make something out of it.

On his favorite DetroitStanley Cup moment:It was a goal that Darren McCarty scored in the '97 Finals against Philadelphia because everybody knows he's not a big goal scorer, he's more of an enforcer, tough guy, agitator.And he just scored a big goal in the final game of the series and kind of clinched the win for them.It was a pretty goal, too, so it was memorable.

On choosing the OHL over U.S. College:It's been great.I have absolutely no regrets coming this route.Last year we won the OHL title and participated at the Memorial Cup.We came up short there, but still, I learned a ton and I wouldn't trade the experience for anything.

On playing in the Memorial Cup last season:Last year I was a younger guy and I didn't get to play a whole lot.It was my first year in the league so I kind of watched and learned what I could from the veterans and see how they handled themselves and what they could do in certain situations to help make themselves better players.

On his superstitions:I wouldn't say it's unique, but I always put my equipment on in the same order, but I'm guessing most guys probably do that.If not, maybe I'm weird.I always tape my stick the same way, other than that, nothing, really.

On playing on the U-18 U.S. team:It was definitely something that I've always dreamed of.It was just a great feeling of pride putting on the jersey and representing your country.It was such an amazing feeling for me.I was really proud to be part of that.

On his thoughts about the Draft:I really try not to think about the draft at all.I want to get better every game that I play and try to pick up something new and maybe add new elements to my game.

On his favorite player: My favorite player would be Detroit’s Henrik Zetterberg because he's really fast and dynamic and he's underrated in the League, so I respect him for that.

On the one movie he would choose to be in:If I could be in one movie I would be in "Shooter" with Mark Wahlberg.

On his most embarrassing hockey moment:My most embarrassing hockey moment was last year at the Memorial Cup when I didn't get many shifts.One of the chances I did get, I went out and fell over the boards.

On his favorite pump-up song:I don't really have a favorite, just techno is good for getting pumped up.

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